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Newbus Technology Limited operated from 2000 to 2015

The company was formed expressly to develop electric (HEV & BEV) drives for transport systems. Further it worked on integrated transport systems using electric drive, tram-on-tyres and exclusive lanes.

Getting ready for the electric drive era from the year 2000

Vehicle concepts from 3 to 200 passengers

ADL Enviro 200H

Series hybrid version with roof mounted NiMH battery pack from Varta

ADL Enviro 200H

Series hybrid system used on ADL hybrid buses and same layout New Bus for London production

ADL Enviro 200H

Thru flat gangway giving rear door, as used on New Bus for London

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Research project with optimised midi bus layout

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Design developed with unmatched package

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New systems configurations & light structure

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Innovative, electric city bus with novel drive, lightweight structure & improved packaging

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  • Electric drive with range extender motor
  • All flat floor with no raised seats
  • Optimised packaging allowing low step heights

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  • Superior interior environment
  • Relaxed style with cool vibe
  • Easy access with ultra low, flat floor

ThreeWay – a three seat electric car

A very compact, 2.5 metre electric city car developed for the One Child market in PRC

ThreeWay

  • Ultra – light, ultra – compact, ultra – cheap
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  • Experience the world of architecture.

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Electric drive, full size transit bus system

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  • 1, 2 or 3 section – 10 to 25 metres long
  • Full length low floor
  • Guided system

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  • Novel battery & drive motor packaging
  • Ultra low weight with high passenger mass fraction
  • Axle loads optimised to overall vehicle layout

Newbus Technology was founded to introduce electric drives buses. It created the first UK hybrid bus.

Alan Ponsford

Newbus Founder

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